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May 2024
37m 52s

How will the streaming wars impact Europ...

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With streaming heavyweights Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, and Apple making big moves into sports what does it mean for a fragmented European market? As part of last week's SportsPro Live StreamTime host Nick Meacham is joined by SportsPro technology editor Steve McCaskill and Lydia Fairfax founder of Triple Crown Consulting to discuss on stage for a live podcast recording.
Talking points:
- Is WWE the start of Netflix’s ambition for live sports?
- Why is Amazon shifting its acquisition strategy?
- Will YouTube prioritise growth in Europe?
- Should we expect Apple to acquire any European rights?

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